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Saturday
July 2009
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» Sheridan Park Pool opens on Saturday
» Motorcyclist identified in fatal St. Francis wreck
» St. Francis High School honor rolls now online
» Marquette University High School honor rolls now online
» College Avenue ramps and park-and-ride lots closed
» Police stop car at gunpoint, briefly closing part of I-794
» Greendale, St. Francis to meet in softball regional
» St. Francis backs off ticketing for openly carrying guns
» Church seeks zoning change for abandoned store
» City officials seek limits on open-carry laws
» Family sues ex-teacher, school district over boy's sexual assault
» WKCE/WAA results mixed for district
» Cardinal Stritch drops Cousins Center purchase
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Four places to be on Fourth
The South Shore has Fourth of July events times four again this year. Bay View, Cudahy, St. Francis and South Milwaukee will celebrate with various events that include high-profile parades early on July 4 and, of course, traditional fireworks once the sun goes down.
From NOW Newspapers
- Four places to be on Fourth
- Brunner joins Whitewater football staff
- Ceremonies to mark Memorial Day
- St. Francis eyes ban on gravel driveways
- Memorial Day photos could mean free movie tickets from NOW
- City seeks open gun restrictions
- More orderly recycling implemented
- Brunner joins UW-Whitewater football staff
- South Shore boys golf wrap-up: May 14
- South Shore boys tennis wrap-up: May 14
Police News
Recent police reports from the South Shore police departments
Going Prices
Recent home sales in St. Francis
Around the Town
Our picks from the Community Calendar
Cudahy Fourth of July Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4
Noon parade beginning at Packard and Grange; flag-raising ceremony, dance teams, musical acts, children's games, magic shows and other activities; fireworks in the park at 9:20 p.m.; Sheridan Park, 4800 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy.
St. Francis Fourth of July Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4
Bikes judging, 9:45 a.m.; parade kick-off, 10 a.m.; ice cream at park, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.; opening ceremony, 11:15 a.m.; childrens games, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, talent show; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.; Milton Vretenar Municipal Park, 4224 S. Kirkwood Ave., St. Francis.
• St. Francis Police Department
• St. Francis School District
• St. Francis Public Library
Visit our complete list of St. Francis Links.
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- Parks and Transit Forum with Representatives Sinicki, Richards & Senator Plale
- Attention Neighbors of Sheridan Park! Meeting set for Monday, June 22
- Father's Day a Fine Time to Remind Loved Ones
- St. Francis Cousins Subs Store Helps With More Than $4,000 Donation to Red Cross
- Alderman Works to Cut Interest Rates
- Thank You, St. Francis Families
- Local Restaurant Celebrates Three Year Anniversary
- Three Wave Pros Teach at Soccer Camp in Grant Park
- Response to Wattawa
- Deborah Hammernik - off to complete at Miss Wisconsin
From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, share your visual memories with the rest of the community.
Local residents weigh in on what's happening in the community.
If you'd like to share your opinions with your neighbors, consider becoming a Community Voices blogger. Get started today.
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Fun on the Fourth
The St. Francis Independence Day celebration begins at 9:45 a.m. with a judging of the bikes, trikes and wagons by Miss St. Francis. The parade is at 10 a.m. and heads south on Barland Avenue, east on Denton Avenue, south on Lunham Avenue and east to Milton Vretenar Municipal Park, 4224 S. Kirkwood St. Events at the park include a flag-raising ceremony at 11:15 a.m., pony rides and a petting zoo from noon to 6 p.m., a horseshoe tournament at 12:30 p.m. and music from 6 to 9:15 p.m., when the fireworks begin.
Check out NOW's preview of South Shore events
MilwaukeeMoms.com: Metro area Fourth events
Marquette salutes
local honor students
Marquette University and StFrancisNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to the honor rolls page.
See what school may look like
All three schools in the St. Francis School District are being renovated: St. Francis High School, Deer Creek Intermediate School and Willow Glen Primary School. View architect renderings of the proposed changes.
Beat the heat
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, check out this MilwaukeeMoms.com listing of local pools and beaches.
NOW All-Suburban Softball
Greenfield's Shannon Butts has been named the All-Suburban Softball Player of the Year by the NOW staff and online voters. The junior went 15-6 on the mound and batted .482 to lead her team to a divisional title.
Profile: Softball duo a sister act
Coach of the Year: Jack of all trades
All-Suburban team: Profiles of each player
St. Francis Prep Sportlight
The sports season is in full swing at St. Francis High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in track, softball and more!
Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage
Gas WatchFind out where the cheapest gas is being sold in St. Francis.
Family WatchdogUse the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in St. Francis.
Presidential campaign contributionsFind out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.
Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
On the SidelinesPeter Zuzga, NOW photojournalist, talks about shooting prep sports:
Adoptable AnimalsThe Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:
Your ParksFind out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:
Park PlaceThe Park People discuss their volunteer work with our county parks:
